SC524 - Calcite, Sphalerite
Locality: Huanzala Mine, Huallanca, Huallanca District, Bolognesi Province, Áncash, Peru (MINDAT)
Size: 14 x 10 x 5 cm - Large cabinet (10-15 cm)
Weight: >500 g
minID: 0N9-JV4
Composite calcite crystals on a matrix covered by druzy sphalerite. Under longwave UV light the calcite and sphalerite fluoresce red and orange, respectively. Looking carefully, in the matrix there are also a few fluorite crystals, fluorescent blue.
